ACE METHOD
RAPID AI-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
START
Define scope and goals. Set up environment. Prepare for rapid iteration.
ANALYZE
Strategic problem definition. Transform ambiguity into actionable clarity.
CREATE
Systematic implementation. Build with precision, ship with confidence.
EVALUATE
Continuous validation. Measure twice, cut once, then measure again.
COMMIT
Ship and iterate. Deploy with confidence. Embrace continuous improvement.
Brain Dump
Endless questions, no answers. Every possibility creates more doubt.
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys000
$ create-api-plan
- I want to build an app where users can create accounts and log in securely like Instagram or Twitter
- First I need to figure out how to make a login page wait do I need a backend server for that or just frontend
- How do I store user information like usernames and passwords somewhere safe probably need a database but which kind
- I should look up how to send emails when people sign up to verify they're real but that seems complicated maybe skip it
- Need to make sure passwords are secure I heard they need to be encrypted but I don't know what that means exactly
- Maybe I should just use Google login instead so I don't have to deal with passwords but how does that even work
- I want to put this online so people can use it but hosting seems expensive and confusing with all these cloud options
- Should probably prevent people from creating multiple accounts with the same email address how do I check for that
- Need to figure out how to keep users logged in after they close the browser something about cookies or storage
- What if someone tries to hack into accounts by guessing passwords repeatedly how do I stop that from happening
- I should probably learn how APIs work first but every tutorial uses different programming languages which one is easiest
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys000
$ create-database-hooks
- When a user deletes their account what happens to all their posts and comments do they stay or disappear
- I need to update the user's last_active timestamp every time they do anything but that's so many database calls
- Should I use database triggers or application code to handle cascading updates I heard triggers are bad practice
- What if someone changes their username do I need to update it everywhere or should I use IDs instead
- Need audit logs to track who changed what and when but storing all that history will make the database huge
- Race conditions worry me like what if two people update the same record at the exact same millisecond
- I want to soft delete records so they're not really gone but then all my queries need WHERE deleted_at IS NULL
- Should calculate user statistics on the fly or store them and update with hooks but then they might get out of sync
- Foreign key constraints seem important but they make testing harder when I need to insert fake data
- Need to update search index when records change but Elasticsearch webhooks are confusing to set up properly
- What about database migrations how do I update the schema without breaking the app for users currently online
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys000
$ create-payment-flow
- Need to add Stripe payments but their documentation is overwhelming with so many different integration options
- What happens if a payment fails do I retry automatically or email the user or just show an error message
- Subscriptions seem complicated with trials and proration and what if someone cancels mid-month do they get refunded
- I should probably store payment history but credit card numbers need to be super secure maybe I shouldn't touch them
- Need to handle different currencies but exchange rates change daily how do I keep prices consistent and fair
- Webhooks from Stripe need to be verified but the signature validation looks complex and what if my server is down
- Tax calculation is confusing especially for international customers do I need to register in every country
- Should generate invoices automatically and email them but what format PDF or just HTML in the email body
- Refund process needs to be secure but not too difficult what if someone claims fraud how do I protect myself
- Free trials are risky what if people keep making new accounts need to track credit cards or emails somehow
- Testing payments is tricky with test cards and sandbox mode but I'm scared to accidentally charge real money
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys000
$ create-search-feature
- Users want to search for everything but do I search titles only or include descriptions and content too
- Full text search sounds fancy but maybe just basic LIKE queries are enough for now unless that's too slow
- Should add filters like date ranges and categories but the UI gets complicated with too many options
- Elasticsearch seems powerful but it's another service to maintain and pay for maybe PostgreSQL search is good enough
- Need fuzzy matching for typos but how fuzzy is too fuzzy before results become irrelevant and confusing
- Search suggestions would be cool like Google but requires tracking what people search for which feels creepy
- Results need to be ranked somehow by relevance but what makes something relevant views or recency or exact matches
- Pagination for results but infinite scroll might be better UX although that's harder to implement properly
- Search history per user could be helpful but more data to store and privacy concerns about tracking searches
- Real-time search as they type looks modern but hammers the server with requests need debouncing or something
- What about searching inside files or PDFs that seems super complex and might need special libraries or services
ACE Method
Clear steps: Analyze, Create, Evaluate. Progress guaranteed.
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys001
$ create-api-plan via ACE METHOD
# ANALYZE
- Need to build user accounts like Instagram/Twitter but first should understand what that actually requires technically
- Frontend login page needs backend server to verify users and database to store their info securely but unsure which type works best
- Should probably learn API basics first and pick a programming language that has good tutorials and strong community support
# CREATE
- Design login system with backend API that checks usernames/passwords against database when users try to sign in to accounts
- Maybe use Google OAuth instead of managing passwords ourselves since that seems more secure and easier but need to understand it
- Find affordable hosting like Vercel or Railway that handles deployment without too much cloud complexity or confusing configs
# EVALUATE
- Test login flow with real users to see if they can successfully create accounts and sign in without getting confused or stuck
- Check what happens with wrong passwords invalid emails and try to break the system to find bugs before users encounter them
- Measure how fast pages load and if the database queries are slow then optimize them so users don't wait too long to log in
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys001
$ create-database-hooks via ACE METHOD
# ANALYZE
- Need data integrity strategy for user deletion either cascade delete posts or soft delete with status flags for recovery
- Database hooks vs application logic trade-offs where triggers ensure consistency but app code is easier to test and debug
- Race conditions and concurrent updates require proper locking strategy or optimistic concurrency control with version numbers
# CREATE
- Implement soft deletes with deleted_at timestamps and create database views that automatically filter active records only
- Use event sourcing pattern to track all changes in audit table then calculate statistics from immutable event log
- Build migration system with up/down scripts that can rollback changes and use blue-green deployments for zero downtime
# EVALUATE
- Test cascading operations with real data scenarios to ensure referential integrity and no orphaned records remain
- Benchmark hook performance under load to find bottlenecks and optimize slow queries with proper indexing strategies
- Verify audit logs capture all changes correctly and can reconstruct complete history for compliance requirements
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys001
$ create-payment-flow via ACE METHOD
# ANALYZE
- Choose Stripe Checkout for simpler integration that handles security compliance and reduces PCI scope significantly
- Never store credit cards directly instead use Stripe tokens and let them handle all sensitive payment data securely
- Define clear subscription lifecycle with trial periods cancellation policies and proration rules documented upfront
# CREATE
- Implement webhook endpoints with signature verification and idempotency keys to handle duplicate events gracefully
- Build retry logic for failed payments with exponential backoff and customer notifications after each attempt
- Create invoice generation system using Stripe's built-in invoicing with automatic PDF generation and email delivery
# EVALUATE
- Test entire payment flow in Stripe test mode with various card scenarios including declines and 3D secure challenges
- Verify webhook reliability by simulating failures and ensuring no payments are lost even during server downtime
- Monitor subscription metrics like churn rate failed payment recovery and average revenue per user for optimization
Last login: Sat, Jul 26, 08:06:16 AM on ttys001
$ create-search-feature via ACE METHOD
# ANALYZE
- Start with PostgreSQL full-text search for MVP then upgrade to Elasticsearch when scale demands better performance
- Define search scope strategically beginning with titles and tags then expanding to content based on user feedback
- Balance result quality with performance using simple relevance scoring based on match location and recency
# CREATE
- Implement debounced search with 300ms delay to reduce server load while maintaining responsive feel for users
- Build modular search with pluggable filters that can be enabled incrementally as features are requested
- Create search analytics dashboard to understand what users search for without storing individual user data
# EVALUATE
- Measure search performance with real queries ensuring 95% of searches return results in under 200 milliseconds
- A/B test different ranking algorithms to find optimal balance between relevance and user engagement metrics
- Monitor zero-result searches to identify content gaps and improve search query understanding over time
EXAMPLES
REAL-WORLD ACE METHOD APPLICATIONS
API BUILDER
RESTful API with CRUD operations and authentication
DATA DASHBOARD
Real-time visualization of database metrics and KPIs
AUTH SYSTEM
User registration, login, and JWT token management
FILE UPLOADER
Drag-and-drop file upload with progress tracking
MCP SERVER
Model Context Protocol server with custom tools
WEBHOOK HUB
Webhook receiver with retry logic and logging
FORM BUILDER
Dynamic form generator with validation rules
EMAIL SERVICE
Template-based email notifications with queuing
DATA MIGRATOR
Database migration tool with rollback support
CACHE LAYER
Redis-based caching with TTL and invalidation